Today marks Haiku Day, another Theme Day for the participants of the WordCount Blogathon. Just as I did last year, I'm posting haiku with a twist, giving you what's known in the cycling world as Baiku. Yes, that's right. We're talking HAIKU centered not around nature, necessarily, but definitely around the bike ride. The short poems are still written in three lines, with the general haiku syllable count: first line, 5 syllables; second line, 7 syllables; and third line, 5 syllables.
So for your reading pleasure: 3 BAIKU
UPLIFTING
by Jackie Dishner
The ride lifts me up
Higher than I'd like to go
Otherwise, I'm down
MINDFUL
by Jackie Dishner
Those long, bumpy rides
will teach you about your life
if you are in tune
PEACEFUL
by Jackie Dishner
Empty streets in town
Nobody walking around
Just me and the bike
All three are great- but I especially loved Peaceful! You
ReplyDeletecaptured the scene perfectly in
those three lines. Love your twist.
Those are excellent! I think you should write more Baiku.
ReplyDeleteBaiku! I love 'em!
ReplyDeleteHA HA!!! Love it! (from Blogathon)
ReplyDeleteThese are all great, but I especially like Mindful. That is exactly how I feel about running. Well said!
ReplyDeleteHa! Love it! Very creative!
ReplyDeleteNice! I think you're a natural at this..I struggle with Haiku but try to tie it to something real.
ReplyDeletePatrick Mcgraw might have given me an idea. Thanks for reading my baiku, friends.
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